Therapy Assistant

• Classification: Therapy Assistant
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Post Acute Rehabilitation Program
• Primary Location: St. Michael’s Health Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 15-APR-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 30-APR-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 6
• Shifts per cycle: 15
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $27.44
• Maximum Salary: $34.39
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: A directly related diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution is required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent experience in a rehabilitation setting and hands-on work with elderly or disabled individuals required. Experience across both hospital and community environments is considered an asset. Candidates must be able to follow direction closely, with a clear understanding of role boundaries related to patient treatment and education. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. Comfort working with disabled or non-communicative adults is required, along with demonstrated patience, flexibility, and the ability to maintain focus for extended periods. The ability to address patient and family concerns with professionalism and diplomacy is also expected.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrates a commitment to ongoing professional development. The role requires extended periods of standing and walking, as well as close, supportive interaction with patients. Physical demands include bending, pulling, lifting, and performing a variety of movements, including working in awkward positions. The position also involves transferring and/or lifting adult patients and transporting equipment.